Cooper’s one-year deal is worth as much as $2.5 million. He received a $1 million base salary and a $500,000 signing bonus. He will earn $31,250 for every game he is on the 46-man roster, up to $500,000. Because he played in only five games last year, only five of those per-game roster bonuses count against the cap, which means he will have a $1.656 million cap figure.

Jonathan Cooper will make more money based on playing time with the Cowboys. Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire

While this is essentially the same deal defensive tackle Stephen Paea signed with the Cowboys, what could have swayed Cooper’s decision to re-sign with Dallas was $500,000 worth of incentives.

He can earn $250,000 if he plays in 60 percent of the snaps and another $250,000 for 75 percent of the snaps.

If the Cowboys move La'el Collins to right tackle and allow Cooper the chance to be the left guard, then he would likely earn the extra money barring injury.